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โ€œDeeply idealistic - a moral people, Adams held, would elect moral leaders - he believed virtue the soul of democracy. To have a villainous ruler imposed on you was a misfortune. To elect him yourself was a disgrace.โ€

-โ€œThe Revolutionary: Samuel Adamsโ€ by Stacy Schiff

08.03.2025 20:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Shelby's review of Once Was Willem 4/5: In the best way, this was such a unique read! It has a found family vibe that doesnโ€™t fall into the trope catch-all that that is sometimes seen with newer fantasy. It takes place is medieval Engl...

Lots of big book releases today - this is one that I had an eARC of that I really enjoyed!

www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

05.03.2025 02:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This artwork is STUNNING

19.02.2025 18:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Everything about this is horrific

13.02.2025 00:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Newest arrival from Goldsboroโ€™s GSFF subscription. Any thoughts on this one?
#booksky ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿช

07.02.2025 19:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I donโ€™t love plain black edges, but this is stunning

07.02.2025 03:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It does read in an episodic type of way - I love that comparison, I never would have thought of it in that sense!

05.02.2025 05:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Iโ€™ve been thinking about it constantly since I finished it! So good

05.02.2025 05:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I can definitely see what you mean - it took a while for me to have that buy in for Peter. If you give it another shot I hope you like it!

05.02.2025 05:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Have you read the Empire of the Wolf trilogy? I think it provides a lot of context to GE, and I would have been pretty lost without it. Also would definitely give it another 50 pages to really give it a fair shake

05.02.2025 05:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Grave Empire by Richard Swan

Grave Empire by Richard Swan

Itโ€™s release day for this absolute banger of a book - canโ€™t wait for more in this series
๐Ÿช๐Ÿ“š #booksky

05.02.2025 04:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

When the world is hellish and deeply disturbing it becomes genuinely hard to think about, talk about, books (let alone oneโ€™s own books), film, television, artists. We must, though, in and amidst our anger and protests. They must not be allowed to shut down our responses to art. Or to making it.

30.01.2025 16:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 99    ๐Ÿ” 16    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
Audiobook cover for Between Two Fires by Christopher Buehlman, read by Steve West

Audiobook cover for Between Two Fires by Christopher Buehlman, read by Steve West

Just started listening to this today and hot damn this is metal so far

27.01.2025 05:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Three boxes in the back of an SUV, extending to the end of the cargo area.

Three boxes in the back of an SUV, extending to the end of the cargo area.

Three boxes, ends reaching just to the rear of a front seat of a vehicle

Three boxes, ends reaching just to the rear of a front seat of a vehicle

The power of a measuring tape and desire not to pay for delivery:

24.01.2025 21:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I've stayed in a pretty good mood this week by dissociating from reality

23.01.2025 21:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 262    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 16    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
The Final Strife by Saara El-Arifi

The Final Strife by Saara El-Arifi

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

5/20

23.01.2025 02:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#dragons // 2018, 2022, 2024

22.01.2025 21:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 73    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Jade City by Fonda Lee

Jade City by Fonda Lee

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

4/20

22.01.2025 02:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Itโ€™s a rough one for sure!

21.01.2025 15:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I canโ€™t say anything without knowing why youโ€™re crying ๐Ÿ˜ข

21.01.2025 03:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Shelby's review of Kingdom of Claw (The Ashen, #2) 4/5: For the most part, I have been actively avoiding fantasy romance. That being said, I am still really liking the Ashen series. This does suffer a little bit from slow pacing and a slightly naive...

I donโ€™t usually do a ton of fantasy romance, but Iโ€™ve really been enjoying this series!

#fantasyromancebooks
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

20.01.2025 02:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes

Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

3/20

20.01.2025 02:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

2/20

18.01.2025 14:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I knew one day Iโ€™d have to watch powerful men burn the world down โ€“ I just didnโ€™t expect them to be such losers

I knew one day Iโ€™d have to watch powerful men burn the world down โ€“ I just didnโ€™t expect them to be such losers

Can a headline alone be eligible for a Pulitzer?

17.01.2025 21:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 78486    ๐Ÿ” 17137    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 755    ๐Ÿ“Œ 550

If anyone with a DoD MWR library card has had verification issues on the Libby app, try it now. It looks as if theyโ€™ve fixed the issue!

#Libby

17.01.2025 19:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

And not in โ€œA Short Stay in Hellโ€ type of way

17.01.2025 16:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I donโ€™t remember much about this book, but I do remember my elementary self thinking it was a riot

17.01.2025 16:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The Children of Gods and Fighting Men by Shauna Lawless

The Children of Gods and Fighting Men by Shauna Lawless

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

1/20

17.01.2025 16:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Did your child lose their book collection in the Los Angeles fires? Are you a teacher at a school that lost its library or your classroom library? Whether you need one book or a whole library, we can replace your books. ๐Ÿ“š

Everyone else, please boost this post so we can connect with those in need. ๐Ÿ™

16.01.2025 15:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 22087    ๐Ÿ” 15154    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 262    ๐Ÿ“Œ 473

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